Bureau of Meteorology Industry Immersion

Recently, students from John Monash Science School, Glen Waverley Secondary College, and Mount Waverley Secondary College explored the wide range of skills and career pathways within the meteorology and climate sectors through two Industry Immersion visits to the Bureau of Meteorology training centre.

Across both visits, students participated in a range of hands-on activities led by Bureau of Meteorology professionals, each designed to develop their understanding of different areas including meteorology, climate science, and observation systems. Students used technology to capture weather data, investigated the structure of the atmosphere, and constructed their own long-range weather forecasts.

Students also gained practical experience working with weather observation technologies, reading rain gauges, and analysing wind speed. During the immersion, the Bureau of Meteorology released an Ozone Sonde Balloon, giving students the opportunity to observe the process firsthand and learn how ozone levels are measured daily.

A lively industry panel gave students the opportunity to ask questions to Bureau of Meteorology professionals from across Australia and beyond. Students heard about the diverse career journeys of staff leading the sessions, as well as weather technicians dialling in from Antarctica, Willis Island, and Giles weather stations.

Thank you to the Bureau of Meteorology for once again delivering such a valuable and engaging Industry Immersion experience for our students.